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Darkstone Character Classes Revealed

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July 24, 2013

Darkstone-02 — **Weapons and memories galore**

French publisher Anuman Interactive announced in May the return of the title Darkstone, under the Joystick Replay label. A classic role-playing game developed by famous creator Paul Cuisset, with an original run on PC fourteen years ago.

Anuman has also since announced four playable character classes. Each character varies in their proficiencies and which abilities they use. Of the four, two are strength based, focusing on close combat, whilst the other two are centred in intelligence and spell casting. The characters are:

Developed by Delphine Software in 1999, “Darkstone” is a “hack and slash” game that marked its time with its universe, its atmosphere and the depth of its gameplay. It was created by one of the most famous video games creator : Paul Cuisset (maker of Flashback and Moto Racer saga particularly).

Darkstone-01 — **A blast from the past**

This new adaptation will be available on iOS (iPhone and iPad) and Android and is scheduled for a September 2013 release. For more information, visit the Anuman official site and Facebook page. Are you ready to continue the quest that began fourteen years ago?

Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1 to feature revamped world map

Travis Bruno

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July 24, 2013

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Today it was revealed via Dengeki PlayStation that Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1 is getting quite the makeover. We’ve already seen how much better Re;Birth 1 will look over the original Hyperdimension Neptunia since it will feature character models from Neptunia V, but now it has been revealed that the game will also feature new voice work and an upgraded world map.

The world map will now allow players to easily navigate between areas without requiring any waiting periods. Currently NIS America has not stated whether they will bring Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1 to North America or not, nor is it known if they will also re-dub their previous voice work for the game if so, but if nothing else at least the Japanese voice work will be improved.

Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness’ latest English trailer introduces Sicily

Travis Bruno

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July 24, 2013

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Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness’ latest English trailer introduces Sicily

If you’ve been paying attention to Disgaea D2 since it was originally announced in Japan, the name Sicily likely isn’t new to you. For everyone else however, the character has just been revealed by NIS America in their latest English trailer for Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness.

The video can be found below and it not only introduces us to fan favorites, but also Sicily who claims to be Laharl’s Sister and also wants to be the Overlord and two other characters that weren’t detailed back when a very similar Japanese version of the trailer was released back in December. Currently Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness is set to be released on October 8th in North America and September 27th in Europe.

Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen now available through Games on Demand

Travis Bruno

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July 24, 2013

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If you’re one who prefers buying games digitally over picking up a physical copy somewhere, then we have some great news for you. Capcom‘s Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen, which was released earlier this year and added quite a bit to the already impressive original game, has now been released on the Xbox Live Marketplace and is available for purchase on Games on Demand.

This digital version of the game will cost you the same as the physical version, $39.99 and it offers all of the content from the physical version as well, including the original Dragon’s Dogma, Bitterblack Isle and higher skills and weapons for both you and your pawn to use.

Stardock Develops New Star Control Game

Vicky Martin

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July 24, 2013

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Stardock have announced that they will be developing a new Star Control game this year, after securing the rights to the classic PC franchise.

Brad Wardell, Stardock president and CEO stated,”We expect the new Star Control to come in the form of a reboot, similar to what Firaxis did with the XCOM series last year. We are looking at Star Control II as a major source of inspiration”.

Stardock is an independent development studio and leading publisher of PC games and desktop software, best known for the timeless Galactic Civilisation series and the award-winning RTS game, Sins of a Solar Empire. Star Control originated in a science fiction universe, with melee and strategy gameplay. However, the sequel will expand on the Star Control universe as an adventure game and shooter.

Stay tuned with Capsule Computers for more information about the release date of the game and insights into the treasured sci-fi voyage!

My Little Pony Avatar Items Available Now

Tiarni Abdulovski

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July 24, 2013

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It’s happening, the My Little Pony fandom has begun to make it’s mark on the world outside of forums and browser games. It started with the release of the iOS My Little Pony Friendship is Magic game, where players have to re-build Ponyville and bring back all the residents who fled from Nightmare Moon’s eternal darkness, and is now continuing on with Microsoft’s latest avatar accessory release for Xbox Live avatars.

Microsoft has revealed My Little Pony hoodies for both men and women, backpacks and even a Rainbow Dash pet available for purchase. Microsoft hasn’t stopped there. There is also a My Little Pony theme to customize your Dashboard with. This won’t be the end of it. As the fandom’s reputation precedes itself, we should expect to see pets available for at least the rest of the Mane Six (Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Rarity, Apple Jack and Twilight Sparkle). It’s not like the Brony fandom to let one pony have the spotlight. There will be great debates and long threads, with Bronies arguing why they should have their favorite pony as a pet on Xbox.

The hoodies are modeled off actual hoodies, and I myself own one of the Rainbow Dash ones. The prices range from 160 MP to 320 MP and can be found here.

Hoodies: 160 MP

Backpack: 240 MP

Dashie Pet: 320 MP

The Voice Of Ravensdale May Sound Familiar

Joe Morgan

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July 24, 2013

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The Voice Of Ravensdale May Sound Familiar

Indie game developer Black Forest Games, the studio behind Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams, currently Kickstarting a game called “Ravensdale,” announced today that they’ve filled the role of the Voice of Ravensdale. Mark Meer has been cast to voice act several roles for the upcoming title.

Meer is an actor, writer, and improviser based out of Edmonton, Canada, but most of the gaming community will know him best for his voice acting role as Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect franchise.

Meer will be voicing the role of the “Captain,” the game’s protagonist, but he will also be heard in the camps of both the goblins and orcs. The game will be an action-packed run-n-gun game that encourages cooperative gameplay.

Black Forest Games has released a full interview with Mark Meer. You can check that out in the video player below this article. For more information, you can also check out the Project Ravensdale Dev Blog on their official website.

The Sims 3 Into the Future Expansion Pack announced by EA

Travis Bruno

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July 24, 2013

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The Sims 3 Into the Future Expansion Pack announced by EA

Today EA has revealed that the next Sims 3 expansion pack will be called Into the Future and will be released sometime this Fall. The Sims 3 Into the Future Expansion Pack will allow players to travel between the present and future. Sims will be able to transport themselves hundreds of years forwards where they can meet their descendents and buy fancy futuristic items, but be careful of the actions you take since actions in the past can affect the future as well.

Also announced today was The Sims 3 Movie Stuff pack which allows players to create all new stories inspired by movie genres including Westerns, Creepy Features and Comic Book Blockbusters. Check out the gameplay trailer for Into the Future below as well as footage of the Movie Stuff pack.

GRID 2 Gets ‘Peak Performance Pack’ DLC

Joe Morgan

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July 24, 2013

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GRID 2, the high-speed racing game from Codemasters, announced the launch of their newest DLC, the “Peak Performance Pack,” today. The new downloadable content is available on Xbox 360 for 400 Microsoft Points and for PlayStation 3 and PC for £3.19 / $4.99 / €3.99.

The Peak Performance Pack comes with maxed-out versions of six cars:

Dodge Charger RT – Stiffer suspension, wider wheels and aggressive camber improve traction whilst additional power under the bonnet, an extra gear and stripped out weight improve top speed and acceleration
Ford Mustang Mach 1 Twister Special – Improved aerodynamics reduce drag, bigger brakes reducing braking distances and engine improvements increase acceleration and top speed
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 RS SS 1970 – A re-mapped engine adds more horsepower and torque, reduced mass and inertias give the car more responsive steering and a lower centre of mass and stiffer suspension improves traction and reduces body roll
VW Golf R – An engine upgrade boosts acceleration and top speed, a lower roll centre and lower centre of gravity improves traction and its revised differential setup minimises understeer
BMW E30 M3 – Comes equipped with a racing clutch to reduce shift times whilst it’s re-mapped engine and stripped out weight improves top speed and acceleration
BMW 1 Series M Coupe – With a huge 150kg stripped out, this BMW’s stiffer suspension and increased camber improves traction and longer gear ratios increase top speed

To coincide with the new DLC, Codemasters has also released a new trailer showcasing the new cars. Be sure to check it out in the video player below this article. You can also check out their official Grid 2 website here.

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Open World Carribean gameplay released

Travis Bruno

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July 24, 2013

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While we’ve seen a handful of gameplay videos from Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, none of them have focused on the open-world aspect of the game outside of some ship combat. However that changed today when Ubisoft released an almost fourteen minute long gameplay video featuring the game’s open world exploration of the Caribbean.

In the video, which can be seen below, we are presented with what may be the largest map to ever be offered in an Assassin’s Creed game as well as some commentary from the game’s director Ashraf Ismail. You can check out our recent interview with Senior Producer Hugues Ricour here. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is currently set to be released on both current-gen and next-gen consoles later this year.